--- title: St. George’s Chapel: A Look at Prince Harry, Meghan’s Venue description: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will wed at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, a location that has hosted royal weddings for centuries canonical: https://time.com/5176654/st-georges-chapel-windsor-castle-venue/ author: Raisa Bruner article:opinion: false article:content_tier: free article:published_time: 2018-03-12T18:29:32.000Z article:modified_time: 2023-12-12T21:40:24.000Z og:title: The Surprising History Behind the Royal Wedding Location og:description: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry will get married St. George's Chapel og:url: https://time.com/5176654/st-georges-chapel-windsor-castle-venue/ og:site_name: TIME og:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blte059a02024d7cdfa/69892a3497cdff340f6b4973/st-george-chapel-interior.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 og:image:width: 5130 og:image:height: 2886 og:image:alt: st-georges-chapel-windsor-castle og:type: article twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:title: The Surprising History Behind the Royal Wedding Location twitter:description: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry will get married St. George's Chapel twitter:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blte059a02024d7cdfa/69892a3497cdff340f6b4973/st-george-chapel-interior.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  # Everything to Know About Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Historic Wedding Location > Sponsored content. 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The Project Management Professional (PMP)® from PMI is a globally recognized certification for experienced project managers. For those newer to the field, PMI's Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® is a common starting point. Other notable certifications include those focused on agile methodologies, such as the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®, and program management certifications like the Program Management Professional (PgMP)®. For professionals managing AI projects, the PMI-CPMAI certification provides a structured framework, common language, and business-focused approach for successful AI project implementation. #### How does PMI support career growth for professionals? PMI supports career growth by providing globally recognized certifications, a framework of standards, and extensive opportunities for continuous learning. Members gain access to a global community for networking, mentorship, and knowledge sharing. The organization also produces research and thought leadership on emerging trends, helping professionals stay current with skills in areas like AI, agile practices, and strategic business management. These resources are designed to help professionals at all levels enhance their skills and advance their careers. #### What is the PMBOK® Guide? The PMBOK® Guide, or A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, is PMI’s foundational guide to generally accepted project management knowledge and practice. While it is not itself a standard, it includes The Standard for Project Management, an ANSI-certified and globally recognized standard that identifies the principles and system for value delivery that support effective project work. 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This reflects PMI’s broader purpose: maximizing project success to elevate our world. ### Sources * Project Management Institute | [pmi.org](/c/pmi-2026-q3/home?i=8a61ce92-033c-4dbb-bb1a-e8dc8875f729&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI, "Earning Power: Project Management Salary Survey—Fourteenth Edition" | [pmi.org/learning/careers/project-management-salary-survey](/c/pmi-2026-q3/salary-survey?i=8a61ce92-033c-4dbb-bb1a-e8dc8875f729&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI, "Global Project Management Talent Gap" | [pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/global-project-management-talent-gap](/c/pmi-2026-q3/talent-gap?i=8a61ce92-033c-4dbb-bb1a-e8dc8875f729&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI, "Maximizing Project Success" | [pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/project-success](/c/pmi-2026-q3/project-success?i=8a61ce92-033c-4dbb-bb1a-e8dc8875f729&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI, “Pulse Report 2025: Boosting Business Acumen” | [pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/boosting-business-acumen](/c/pmi-2026-q3/business-acumen?i=8a61ce92-033c-4dbb-bb1a-e8dc8875f729&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI, “Pulse of the Profession® 2026: Driving Success in Complex Projects” | [pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/driving-success-in-complex-projects](/c/pmi-2026-q3/complex-projects?i=8a61ce92-033c-4dbb-bb1a-e8dc8875f729&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI, “Step Up: Redefining the Path to Project Success with M.O.R.E.” | [pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/path-to-project-success](/c/pmi-2026-q3/more-mindset?i=8a61ce92-033c-4dbb-bb1a-e8dc8875f729&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI Education Foundation, PMIEF 2024 Annual Report, [pmi.org PMIEF 2024 Annual Report (PDF)](/c/pmi-2026-q3/pmief-report?i=8a61ce92-033c-4dbb-bb1a-e8dc8875f729&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) ### FAQ structured data (JSON-LD, optional) ## Video: The Subtle Way Meghan Markle Paid Tribute Princess Diana at the Biggest Royal Event With the Queen [Watch (HLS stream): The Subtle Way Meghan Markle Paid Tribute Princess Diana at the Biggest Royal Event With the Queen](https://cdn.jwplayer.com/manifests/c2pQRN3b.m3u8) (1:31)  _Published 2018-03-12. Meghan Markle made her first public outing alongside the Queen of England herself on Monday for a celebration of Commonwealth Day, joining her fiancé Prince Harry and soon-to-be siblings-in-law Prince William and Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton_  by [Raisa Bruner](https://time.com/author/raisa-bruner/)  ## Raisa Bruner Updated: Dec 12, 2023 9:40 PM UTCPublished: Mar 12, 2018 6:29 PM UTC Meghan Markle made her first public outing alongside the Queen of England herself on Monday for a celebration of Commonwealth Day, joining her fiancé Prince Harry and soon-to-be siblings-in-law Prince William and Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton  by [Raisa Bruner](https://time.com/author/raisa-bruner/)  ## Raisa Bruner Updated: Dec 12, 2023 9:40 PM UTCPublished: Mar 12, 2018 6:29 PM UTC All eyes will be on [Meghan Markle](http://time.com/5179035/meghan-markle-prince-harry-prince-william-kate-middleton-royal-foundation-forum/) and [Prince Harry](http://time.com/5143795/prince-harry-wedding-carriage-ride/) on May 19 as the royal couple gets married at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle. This year’s [big royal wedding](http://time.com/5143795/prince-harry-wedding-carriage-ride/) will be a spectacle to behold, with guests traveling from around the world to witness the special moment for the American actress and her royal beau. While St. George’s Chapel has particular significance for Prince Harry — he was [baptized there](https://www.stgeorges-windsor.org/news/royal-wedding-2/) back in 1984 — it’s also a venue with significant roots for the rest of the royal family. Here’s everything you need to know about the historic location where Markle and Prince Harry’s royal wedding will take place. ## Where is Windsor Castle?  Blue skies over Windsor Castle in Berkshire, as people walk along the Long Walk. Steve Parsons - PA Images—Getty Images Steve Parsons - PA Images—Getty Images Windsor Castle is located [about 22 miles](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/london/windsor+castle/@51.5218874,-0.508262,11z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x47d8a00baf21de75:0x52963a5addd52a99!2m2!1d-0.1277583!2d51.5073509!1m5!1m1!1s0x4876113b36b5e89b:0xce2f4846c5f7e1e5!2m2!1d-0.6044027!2d51.483894!3e0) from central London, in the quaint town of Windsor. Built in the 11th century by William the Conqueror, 39 of England’s ensuing monarchs have since called Windsor Castle home, making it the oldest — and, at 13 acres, largest — continually inhabited royal residence in the world. It’s still, in fact, one of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s favorite spots to stay on the weekends and during holidays. (Visitors will know she’s around if the royal flag is flying.) Queen Elizabeth usually spends much of the spring at the residence as well. ## Where is St. George’s Chapel?  A general view shows St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle on February 11, 2018\. Dominic Lipinski—AFP/Getty Images Dominic Lipinski—AFP/Getty Images St. George’s Chapel, an intricate Gothic space, is located on the Windsor Castle grounds. It [was first constructed](https://www.stgeorges-windsor.org/) in 1475 during Edward IV’s reign, and then served as the home of the Order of the Garter, according College of St. George website. Fun fact: the infamous Henry VIII (he of many ill-fated wives) is entombed in St. George’s Chapel, along with his third wife, Jane Seymour. There are a total of ten monarchs buried at the Chapel, and a number of memorials. ## Who has been married at St. George’s Chapel?  Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, and his wife Camilla, the Duchess Of Cornwall, pose in the White Drawing Room at Windsor Castle for the Official Wedding photograph following their marriage on April 9, 2005 in Windsor, England. Tim Graham/Getty Images Tim Graham/Getty Images In terms of weddings, the St. George’s Chapel has a [long, suitably royal history](https://www.stgeorges-windsor.org/about-st-georges/royal-connection/marriage/); the Chapel’s official website cites 15 royal wedding ceremonies taking place there, dating back to 1863 and the reign of Queen Victoria, when the future King Edward VII and Princess Alexandra of Denmark tied the knot. More recently, it served as the wedding chapel for [Princess Anne](http://time.com/4004413/palace-queen-elizabeth-prince-charles/)‘s son Peter Phillips and his wife Autumn Kelly in 2008\. In 2005, a service of “prayer and dedication” was held in the Chapel after [Prince Charles](http://time.com/4303525/queen-elizabeth-birthday-prince-charles-tribute/) — Harry’s father — married Camilla Parker Bowles, the Duchess of Cornwall, in a preceding civil ceremony in the nearby Windsor Guildhall. They also held their reception at Windsor Castle after the service. Prince Harry and Markle’s wedding won’t be the only royal wedding held at St. George’s Chapel this year. [Princess Eugenie and her fiancé, Jack Brooksbank](http://time.com/money/5114643/princess-eugenie-engagement-ring/), are set to tie the knot at St. George’s on Oct. 12. ## Can you visit Windsor Castle or St. George’s Chapel?  Windsor Castle', circa 20th Century. \[John Bartholomew & Son, Edinburgh\] Print Collector—Getty Images Print Collector—Getty Images Windsor Castle is [an easy journey](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction%5FReview-g186419-d216438-Reviews-Windsor%5FCastle-Windsor%5FWindsor%5Fand%5FMaidenhead%5FBerkshire%5FEngland.html) from central London, about an hour by train or by car from Paddington or Waterloo stations. It’s also close to Heathrow Airport, making it a good stopover on your way into or out of the city, with bus service available between the airport and the castle. The quaint town of Windsor has plenty to occupy a morning or half-day visit, and the Castle itself is open to visitors daily, though you’ll need to purchase a ticket (adult tickets for Windsor Castle [cost $29](https://www.royalcollection.org.uk/visit/windsor-castle/highlights-of-windsor-castle#/#stgeorgechapel) each) for the proper experience. But once you pay out, you’ll be [able to explore everything](https://www.royalcollection.org.uk/visit/windsor-castle/highlights-of-windsor-castle#/#stgeorgechapel) from the official state apartments, decorated extensively with paintings by masters like Rubens and Van Dyck and antique furniture, to the ornately gilded Grand Reception Room. (Much of the decoration was chosen [to rival Versailles](https://www.royalcollection.org.uk/visit/windsor-castle/highlights-of-windsor-castle#/#stgeorgechapel) for extravagance.) If you time it right, you might even get to watch a changing of the Guard. And, finally, St. George’s Chapel is open for visitors to stop through to explore its Gothic detailing — or to experience a service, which are held throughout the day on Sundays and nightly during the week.  A general view shows the choir in St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, west of London, on February 11, 2018\. Dominic Lipinski—AFP/Getty Images Dominic Lipinski—AFP/Getty Images ## When are Meghan Markle and Prince Harry getting married at St. George’s Chapel?  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle during an official photocall at The Sunken Gardens at Kensington Palace to announce their engagement on November 27, 2017\. Samir Hussein—Samir Hussein/WireImage Samir Hussein—Samir Hussein/WireImage The two will take their vows at 12 p.m. noon on Saturday, May 19 after proceeding through the Windsor grounds by carriage, where a crowd of thousands — [some specially invited for the occasion](http://time.com/5182543/prince-harry-meghan-markle-invite-public-wedding/) — will get to watch their royal entrance. The service is set to be conducted by the Right Reverend David Conner, who’s the Dean of Windsor. And the Archbishop of Canterbury gets the honor of officiating as Markle and Harry take their vows. After they tie the knot in St. George’s Chapel, the couple will get back into a carriage for [another procession](http://time.com/5143795/prince-harry-wedding-carriage-ride/) through Windsor, followed by an evening reception in the Castle Apartments. As for who’s on the guest list? Rumor has it [the Spice Girls](http://time.com/5179077/spice-girls-royal-family/) could be there. **Correction**: The original version of this story incorrectly described Jane Seymour. She was King Henry VIII’s third wife, not his final wife. ## Transcript [00:00] [ UNKNOWN ] [00:02] dancers, and drummers. Who very patiently [00:06] be waiting there and miss Markel is having a crash [00:10] course beginning of the Commonwealth as our all [00:12] younger. Members of the family, the Duke and the [00:14] Duchess of Cambridge there. The Duke there tonight [00:17] will be joining his father at Mowbray House. Yeah, the [00:20] great thing about the Commonwealth is just are all [00:23] continents. It spans all sizes, all, don't forget, 24 [00:27] Commonwealth nations, are small island- states, very, [00:29] very vulnerable to environment. 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